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A member asked:

Which birth control pills are most effective at preventing ovulation while being easiest side-effect-wise? i don't want fertilized eggs!

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Hard to say: The reason for dozens of BCP preparations is the variation in the individual needs of the women involved. The med must be matched with the individual woman, based on a thorough evaluation and sometimes trial and error to limit side effects.

Answered 9/2/2014

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